Forgetful: meaning, definitions and examples

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forgetful

[ fəˈɡɛtfʊl ]

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describing a person or their memory

Having a poor memory or lacking the ability to remember things accurately.

Synonyms

absent-minded, inattentive, unmindful

Examples of usage

She is so forgetful that she often forgets where she left her keys.
His forgetful nature causes him to frequently miss appointments.

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describing an action or behavior

Tending to forget things or neglecting to remember important details.

Synonyms

careless, negligent, unreliable

Examples of usage

Her forgetful behavior led to several mistakes in the project.
The forgetful waiter forgot to bring our drinks.

Translations

Translations of the word "forgetful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esquecido

🇮🇳 भुलक्कड़ (bhulakkad)

🇩🇪 vergesslich

🇮🇩 pelupa

🇺🇦 забудькуватий

🇵🇱 zapominalski

🇯🇵 忘れっぽい (wasureppoi)

🇫🇷 oubliant

🇪🇸 olvidadizo

🇹🇷 unutkan

🇰🇷 잘 잊어버리는 (jal ijeobeorineun)

🇸🇦 نسيان (nasyan)

🇨🇿 zapomnětlivý

🇸🇰 zabúdajúci

🇨🇳 健忘 (jiànwàng)

🇸🇮 pozabljiv

🇮🇸 gleyminn

🇰🇿 ұмытшақ (umytshaq)

🇬🇪 დავიწყებული (davitskebuli)

🇦🇿 unudan

🇲🇽 olvidadizo

Word origin

The word 'forgetful' originated from the combination of 'forget' and the suffix '-ful', which means 'full of'. It has been used in the English language since the 14th century. The concept of forgetfulness has long been a part of human experience, with various cultures exploring the nature of memory and forgetfulness through literature, philosophy, and psychology.